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Authorizes the counties of Dutchess and Ulster to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Didi Barrett
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BILL NUMBER:S7448
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law and the vehi- cle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the counties of Dutchess and Ulster to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles
Purpose
To amend the general municipal law and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the counties of Dutchess and Ulster to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the general municipal law by authorizing Dutchess and Ulster Counties to adopt local laws or ordinances regulating the regis- tration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles.
Section two amends the vehicle and traffic law to include Dutchess and Ulster Counties in the definition of Licensing Jurisdiction.
Section three provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
This legislation repeals a detrimental regulation on small business owners who own livery companies in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Although the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission allows our livery companies to operate in New York City, their privileges are limited to counties who have entered into a reciprocal agreement with the TLC. The privileges referenced in chapter 55 of the TLC handbook state that companies transporting passengers between jurisdictions may temporarily discharge and pick up passengers in New York City if all stops occur within 24 hours. However, this rule does not give our local businesses enough time to offer return services, nor does it offer fair opportunity. In addition, it infringes on the rights of Hudson Valley residents to choose to contract with local businesses that are licensed car services. To expand the 24 hour limit, the law states that livery companies must be from counties that have local regulation and reciproc- ity agreements, and they must meet a population limit of at least one million. While Dutchess and Ulster Counties do not meet this require- ment, we found this law has been amended previously to accommodate Rock- land and Suffolk Counties in chapters 385 and 382 of 2012. Our local businesses have been proactive to negotiate terms with the TLC, but only a legislative amendment will secure their future. These are small busi- nesses that cannot afford to headquarter in New York City, and they want to support our local economy, as well as our community. This bill continues the trend of making New York State more business friendly by allowing these businesses more flexibility to expand services in its largest market area, increase tourism in the region, and employ more New Yorkers.
Legislative history
This is a new bill. However, similar legislation has been enacted for Rockland and Suffolk Counties. For reference please see chapters 385 and 382 of 2012.
FISCAL. IMPLICATIONS: None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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